It's eminently selfish, [she answers without hesitation.] If those you care for are well, then it makes you feel better about yourself.

[Waltaquin can't say she thinks he has any room to feel bittersweet when he so easily stripped himself of something so important, like he was jumping at the ledge to tear out his own spine. As for those feelings regarding the rest...

The smallest of smiles splits her lips.] I've been accused of selfishness before. [Albeit never for these reasons.] I'll allow the accusations to hold water for this.